Creamy Bean Soup without Cream
A comforting and hearty bean soup that captures the essence of cozy meals, made creamy without actual cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 diced carrot
- 1 diced celery stalk
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 2 cups soaked white beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the base veggies: Heat olive oil, add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the turkey bacon: Stir in diced turkey bacon and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate the beans: Drain and rinse soaked white beans, then add to the pot.
- Pour in the broth: Add vegetable broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hour.
- Blend for creaminess: Remove bay leaf and blend half of the soup until creamy.
- Season it up: Return to pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
This soup can be served with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg